Testing to answer these questions: Which is riders’ acceptance of an automatic pre-crash braking system, aimed to reduce PTW speed when the accident is unavoidable? Which are riders’ reactions at system deployment? We have used these motorcycles: Ducati Multistrada 1260 S: tested at urban speeds, 0.3g / 0.5g deceleration, 1.5g/s, in Straight Line [...]

Dainese, one of the project Partners involved in WP4 (New generation of protective systems), has already started testing the first helmet prototypes. We have a video with one of the first hits in oblique test case (Shown in detail!!!) If you can not see the video, please click here [...]

It is time to explain what the status of the PIONEERS Project is in November 2020. Below is the activity that we have carried out from the beginning until now and the work that we have to do in the coming months. Step 1. PIONEERS Project partners have done a [...]

PIONEERS project is ongoing. The 6th General Assembly of PIONEERS project was held on 10th november 2020. Because of COVID-19 situation, it was an online meeting. More than 30 people attended in the General Asembly. The meeting was a success, the main topics discussed were defining the activities that are missing to complete the project [...]

On June 30th, 2020 a Biomechanics Seminar was held . It was a videoconference workshop organized by Strasbourg Universitity (Thank you!). This workshop was about modeling, validation and injury criteria and was adressed to members of PIONEERS and OSCCAR , two H2020 Projects. It was a success, about 50 people attended this Webinar. It [...]

The article is a short brief of PIONEERS Project. RACC magazine is the Journal that RACC sends to 300.000 homes of Spanish drivers and riders. The digital version has an audience of 35,000 readers. The content of the publication deals with mobility and other things of interest to its members.

PIONEERS project is ongoing. Despite the restrictions by COVID-19, the project activity does not stop. The 5th General Assembly of PIONEERS project was held on 13th may 2020 (It was an online meeting) More than 30 people attended in the morning and afternoon sessions. The meeting was a success, but we hope that next [...]

IFSTTAR (Institut Français des Sciences et Technologies des Transport de l’Aménagement et des Réseaux) is one of PIONEERS Consortium members. Since January 1, 2020 IFSTTAR has integrated with other entities such as the University of Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée to form Université Gustave Eiffel. This circumstance is only a formal aspect, the commitment of the new [...]

On March 17, 2020, PIONEERS Project organized a videoconference workshop with ACEM atendees. During it, the latest developments in the project were reviewed with the aim of seeking ways of collaboration. Thanks ACEM!

PIONEERS is proud to present the exclusive interview we have conducted with Jorge Viegas, FIM President. “The performance of safety systems (PPE or OBS), the use of these measures and the training of drivers and riders are equally important to improve the safety of motorists” Jorge Viegas (FIM President) Read [...]